SOCIETY
Province 3 observes Martyrs’ Day
Province 3 observes Martyrs’ Day
MAKWANPUR, Jan 31: Province 3 officials for the very first time observed the Martyrs' Day on Wednesday in memory of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for peace and sovereignty of the country.
Jan 31, 2019
SPORTS
Sevilla hammering shows Barca want to win all three titles - Messi
Sevilla hammering shows Barca want to win all three titles -...
CAMP NOU, Jan 31: Lionel Messi believes Barcelona showed their appetite for the Copa del Rey by blowing away Sevilla 6-1 on Thursday to pull off a brilliant comeback and book their place in the semi-finals.
Jan 31, 2019
SOCIETY
3 months after repair, BP Highway back to square one
3 months after repair, BP Highway back to square one
SINDHULI, Jan 31: With the increasing number of vehicles along this vital highway, various places along the Banepa-Bardibas section of BP Highway have developed numerous cracks and bumps, making travelling risky. The shoddy repair work carried out recently along various sections of the highway has m...
Jan 31, 2019
SOCIETY
Govt initiates community-based project to conserve forests in eastern Nepal
Govt initiates community-based project to conserve forests i...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Known as the Rhododendron capital of the Himalayas, Tinjure-Milkhe-Jaljale (TMJ) forest complex in eastern Nepal has long been plagued by significant conservation issues that threaten to destroy the very charm of the beautiful landscape. The government hopes that its new community...
Jan 31, 2019
SOCIETY
Delay in construction of health post building hits locals in Khotang village
Delay in construction of health post building hits locals in...
KHOTANG, Jan 31: Bhupendra Rai, chairperson of Chuichumma Rural Municipality - 1 has faced many problems in life. Most of them are related to his visits to health centers. During emergencies, Khotang locals never had access to health facilities on time, he reminisces. Over the years, health posts op...
Jan 31, 2019
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Minister Baskota says he cares about freedom of press. Really?
Minister Baskota says he cares about freedom of press. Reall...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota likes to give out the impression of a political leader who truly cares about journalism. Baskota, himself a journalist who turned politician, keeps harping on the need to improve the working condition of wo...
Jan 31, 2019
SOCIETY
Lightning safety, a neglected issue
Lightning safety, a neglected issue
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: While road and fire accidents have been drawing the attention of the general public for the large numbers of human casualties, lightning, an equally lethal cause of accident, has been a less talked about issue in Nepal.
Jan 31, 2019
SOCIETY
Conflict victims welcome TJ amendment bill
Conflict victims welcome TJ amendment bill
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP) has welcomed the government decision to reshuffle the transitional justice bodies along with their term extensions.
Jan 31, 2019
POLITICS
NC to keep on obstructing parliament
NC to keep on obstructing parliament
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to continue obstructing parliament to protest against the government getting the National Medical Education Bill endorsed through the deployment of House marshals against opposition lawmakers.
Jan 31, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Solidarity with Dr KC, demands for talks well up as his condition worsens
Solidarity with Dr KC, demands for talks well up as his cond...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: As the condition of Dr Govinda KC deteriorates by the day, solidarity with his crusade is welling up in different quarters.
Jan 31, 2019